The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 35,400
€ 23,700
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
57.7
73.9
81.8
56
69.5
78.5
73.9 in
Width
69.5 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
102.1
172.8
101.5
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.97 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
FK..
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
168 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
